Senior Bookkeeper

Pearson Whiffin Recruitment Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established business in Tunbridge Wells is seeking a Senior Bookkeeper to oversee financial operations including monitoring cash flow and processing payments. The ideal candidate should have strong attention to detail and experience in accounting processes. This role offers a competitive salary along with a commission structure based on targets and a relaxed company culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Monthly commission structure

Company-wide closure over festive period

Relaxed culture

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail.
• Good working knowledge of accounting processes.
• Confidence in handling financial tasks.

Responsibilities

• Monitor bank activity and maintain cash flow.
• Process supplier payments and complete bank reconciliations.
• Prepare VAT returns and maintain import/export data.
• Post journals and manage debit notes.
• Carry out credit card reconciliations and monthly adjustments.
• Support credit checks and handle currency transfers.
• Prepare monthly payroll information.

Skills

Attention to detail

Knowledge of accounting processes

Experience with monthly financial tasks

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Bookkeeper to join a well‑established business based in Tunbridge Wells!

Responsibilities

• Monitoring bank activity and maintaining cash flow
• Processing supplier payments and completing bank reconciliations
• Preparing VAT returns and maintaining import/export data
• Posting journals and managing debit notes
• Carrying out credit card reconciliations, stock checks and monthly adjustments
• Supporting credit checks and dealing with currency transfers
• Preparing monthly payroll information, handling PAYE, NI and pensions
• Ensuring timely payment of statutory taxes
• Assisting with audits, year‑end tasks and annual company filings
• Overseeing the Credit Controller and covering any annual leave

The successful candidate will be someone with strong attention to detail, good working knowledge of accounting processes, and confidence handling day‑to‑day and monthly financial tasks.

In return the company is offering a competitive salary, plus a monthly commission structure based on targets, company‑wide closure over the festive period, a relaxed culture and more.

Please note due to the expected high volume of applicants only suitable candidates will be contacted.